WHEREAS, there are over 10,000
Native American Indians who are
citizens of the great state of
Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Native American Indians
were the first residents of the
state of Tennessee;
WHEREAS, Native American Indians
have made advances in the growth
and development of the United
States, the state of Tennessee,
and their local communities,
first through history and now
through human and natural
resources; and
WHEREAS, Native American Indians
have made significant
contributions and will continue
to make contributions to the
development of business,
industry, education, the arts,
and other areas which have made
this country and this state a
good place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, many of these
contributions made by Native
American Indians are unknown and
unrecognized by many Tennesseans;
now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF
THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONCURRING,
That October is hereby designated
as "Native American Indian
Month” in Tennessee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That,
during "Native American
Indian Month", schools,
clubs, and civic and religious
organizations are encouraged to
recognize the contributions of
Native American Indians with
suitable ceremonies and
fellowship designed to promote
greater understanding and
brotherhood between Native
American Indians and the other
citizens of the state of
Tennessee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the
State Department of Education and
the Commission of Indian Affairs
shall make, within the limits of
funds available for such purpose,
information available to all
people of this state regarding
Native American Indian Month and
the observance thereof.
Signed by Governor Don Sundquist
The Speakers of the Senate and
House of Representatives
Senator Carol Rice
Sponsor SJR-118
Representative Tommy Head
Sponsor HJR-358
Resolution initiated by Clayton
“Night Eagle” Prest,
Cherokee Indian
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